Torque Wrench Choice

[mikester]

Well, my Utica Bonney torque wrench that I bought back in 1979 finally bit the dust today. It was my first and only torque wrench. Click type.
Now I need a good quality replacement. Been looking online for the past hour. I want another click type that goes to 150lbs. The Utica Bonney started at 0.
Dont want a HF although the new Icon stuff doesnt look that bad. Im considering a Proto.
Whats everyone else using out there ?

 

[pagrunt]

I have one I in ft/lbs got from Advance over ten years ago for my gun box & it works pretty good for my needs for both hobbies. Did buy a inch/lbs one from HF for the carb rebuild & it's a paper weight now. Wouldn't click at the lowest setting even after trying it on a bolt the bigger one clicked on at 25lbs.

 

[1320John$$$]

I have a click type snap on JUNK
I also have a newer snap on beam type love it
If your going to do lots of engine builds go with a beam type

 

[500/600]

I have two Advance Auto click type and a HF needle type just to confirm every once in a while. I have a 1972 Craftsman clicker that my uncle bought new and gave me. Needs gears. I have a Mac clicker that needs gears. The Advance wrenches are good enough that I never fixed the ‘better’ wrenches. And way cheaper. And lifetime warrantied 5 miles from my house.

 

[gbodysupreme]

I have two...Matco 50-250ft lb click type,
Snap On digital w/angle measuring. The snap on one is amazing, although none of the features are necessary for building older engines that don't require tty bolts.

 

[mikester]

I have a click type snap on JUNK
I also have a newer snap on beam type love it
If your going to do lots of engine builds go with a beam type

Not building engines and I really wouldnt want a beam type. Wouldnt want digital either. But thanks for the suggestion

 

[mikester]

I have two Advance Auto click type and a HF needle type just to confirm every once in a while. I have a 1972 Craftsman clicker that my uncle bought new and gave me. Needs gears. I have a Mac clicker that needs gears. The Advance wrenches are good enough that I never fixed the ‘better’ wrenches. And way cheaper. And lifetime warrantied 5 miles from my house.

What brand from Advance ?

 

[superbon54]

1/2” CDI and SK
3/8” CDI
1/4” HF
All clickers.

My favorite is the SK.

 

[TURNA]

Them beam is actually the most accurate.

But with my eye I now use a digital

There are only 2 or 3 USA companies that make all the USA made ones regardless of the namebrand on the handle

CDI makes most of them

 

[Ribbedroof]

I have a Snap-on 1/2". The lock ring no longer locks, and Snap-on said there were no parts available to repair it. Won't be replacing it with another Snappy, their service level has slipped A LOT over the last 10-15 years, especially given the pricing.